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Swirly Ear Cuff Tutorial Pattern

Category:

Jewelry

Type:

Earrings

Skill Level:

Beginner

Pattern Description:

This lesson teaches you to make an ear cuff that gracefully curves along the edge of your ear. Delicate looking spirals sweep up and down, extending from a single bead in the center.

This ear cuff is easily customizable. You can make the spirals any size you like, use different shaped beads, or even wrap beads all the way up the spirals. The possibilities are endless!

Sizing / Finished Measurements:

One size fits most

Materials:

14" (35cm) 20g wire (you can use either dead soft or half hard. This works well with copper, sterling silver, craft wire and some other metals as well)
2' 26g wire (you can use either dead soft or half hard)
1 6mm round bead

You Will Also Need:

Chain nose pliers
Round nose pliers
Wire cutters
Marker
Ruler
8mm mandrel or pliers with an 8mm barrel
Hammer (metal or nylon, depending on type of wire you are using)
Bench block (metal or rubber, depending on type of wire you are using)

Pattern Reviews

Average Review (of 1 review)

My First Tutorial from Gailavira on Craftsy April 15, 2012

bronnyb

I had so much fun doing this tutorial. It was well set out and photos and instructions very helpful. The full title - Swirly Ear Cuff Tutorial Pattern by Gailavira Tutorials.